Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tours and Tickets

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Adult admission tickets to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum start at US$35 and increase to US$39 on peak days. Child tickets are US$26. General admission includes a guided tour of the ship led by actors in period costume and a look at the Robinson Tea Chest.

Tours are held daily year-round (except Thanksgiving and Christmas), though operating hours vary by season. In the peak months of April to October, tours are held every 15 minutes from 10am to 5pm, while the gift shop and tea room are open from 9:30am to 6pm.

Yes, the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, the gift shop, and the tea room are all accessible for wheelchairs with ramp access to the ship’s top deck and elevator access throughout the museum. However, due to the narrow gangways and tight spaces, strollers are not permitted on tours.

General Admission to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum includes a fun, interactive 1-hour tour led by costumed actors. Learn about the fateful events of December 16, 1773, as you explore on board the 18th-century replica ships, throw tea crates into Boston Harbor, and view the original Robinson Tea Chest.

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is located on the Congress Street Bridge between the Seaport and Waterfront districts. Nearby attractions to explore include Faneuil Hall and the Old South Meeting House, both on the Freedom Trail, along with the New England Aquarium, Boston Children’s Museum, and the Institute of Contemporary Art.